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cornerstone

Syllabification: (cor·ner·stone)
Pronunciation: /ˈkôrnərˌstōn/
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Definition of cornerstone

noun

  • a stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, joining two walls.
  • an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based:a national minimum wage remained the cornerstone of policy

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